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Johann Friedrich SchweitzerJohann Friedrich Schweitzer[1](1625-1709) was a Dutch physician and alchemical writer, of German extraction. He is known for his book Vitulus Aureus (The Golden Calf), published in 1667. Another book is Ichts aus Nichts, für alle Begierigen der Natur from 1655. Additional recommended knowledgeHe is notorious for the story that he actually carried out transmutation of lead into gold. He is also said to have been physician to the Prince of Orange of the time. His birthplace is given as Köthen, Anhalt[2]. He is said to have known Baruch Spinoza.[2] He was an ancestor of the philosopher Claude-Adrien Helvétius.[3] References
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